PURPOSE:
The Employment First Community Developer (EFCJD) is the primary linkage between the business community, job seekers and Little City Foundation. The EFCJD acts as the hub for all competitive community employment placements by networking with business entities to develop relationships which are mutually beneficial. The EFCJD ensures the development and delivery of employment and training program services that are customizable, individualized and built upon a foundation of choice, enhanced living and interpersonal work skills development. The EFCJD ensures that that LCF is better situated to meet the needs of the job market by properly matching jobs seekers, supported by LCF, with appropriate employment situations by utilizing which are compatible with the job seekers individualized employment plan .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

1. Act as the primary contact for a wide variety of community based employment sites, ensuring the ongoing good will and satisfaction of community employers as well as maintaining an up to date understanding of the job market and needs of local businesses.
2. Evaluate program participant placement and employability potential to ensure appropriate job match.
3. Performs work-site analysis and documents performance
4. Maintains availability to meet demands of business and job seeker, including direct support of all new hires from assigned caseload for a prescribed timeframe
5. Market and represent the agency and job seekers in a manner designed to increase positive agency exposure and maximize sustainable job placements
6. The EFCD provides job support to people with developmental and other disabilities, in employment settings, assisting them to lead self-directed lives, achieve personal goals and contribute to the community.
7. Ensure compliance with all applicable local, accreditation, State and Federal certification and licensure requirements and standards
8. Ensure programs and employment linkages are designed to meet the specific needs of program and its participants and that they promote the health and safety of all involved parties.
9. Meet all prescribed and impromptu deadlines for submission of documentation supporting employment activities
10. Maintain American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR, if required.
11. Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
12. Other duties as assigned.